Wash. Admin. Code § 296-305-02002 - Structural firefighting clothing (SFF)
(1) All SFF clothing purchased after January
1, 2014, must meet the requirements of the 1991 edition of NFPA 1971, Standard
on Protective Clothing for Structural Fire Fighting, or the 1997 edition of
NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting.
Firefighters must not wear personal protective clothing manufactured prior to
1991, except for training purposes in nonhazardous areas.
(2) SFF clothing must be maintained as
specified by the manufacturer.
(3)
Repairs to SFF clothing must be done to the manufacturer's specification by
qualified individuals approved by the manufacturer. Repairs must be made using
materials and methods in accordance with the applicable standards under which
the article was produced. Repairs include any and all alterations,
modifications, additions, deletions or any other change made to the
manufacturer's PPE article.
(4) SFF
clothing which is damaged or doesn't comply with this section must not be
used.
(5) All SFF clothing must be
inspected semiannually by an individual qualified by the employer. Inspection
intervals must not exceed six months.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060 and 29 C.F.R. 1910.156, Fire brigades. 13-05-070, § 296-305-02002, filed 2/19/13, effective 1/1/14.
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